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Terra Lynn Straka, Jerome, and Forrest Brady Griesheimer, Davidsville, were married Aug. 11 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Davidsville. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Patty Steeves, Jerome, and Terry and Jill Straka, Boswell. The bridegroom is the son of Brad and Patty Griesheimer, Davidsville, and Tony and Lisa Mauro, Dayton, Ohio. The newlyweds live in Davidsville. Stephanie Straka was the maid of honor. The bride's attendants were Jessica Bednarek, Mandy Murawsky, Ally Pipta, Tessa Dill, Shannon Berkebile, Katelyn Thompson, Ashley Gindlesperger, Deanna Maurer and Abby Griesheimer.

Windber Medical Center has appointed registered nurse Chris Spinos as acute care director. Spinos is a Windber native with more than 36 years of nursing experience. She will oversee the critical care unit and Wing III at the hospital. Spinos received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Mount Aloysius College. She is a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the Greater Johnstown Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and is also president of the Conemaugh Township Rotary Club.

Mount Aloysius College invites the general public to a lecture by internationally renowned speaker John Granger on Thursday evening, September 6th at 8:00 p.m. in the College's historic Alumni Hall. John Granger, author of the well-read weblog called “The Hogwarts Professor” will speak on “The Hunger Games: Finding A Home in a Dystopia.” Mr. Granger's principal focus is the intersection of literature, faith and culture. He is most well-known as the author of several books analyzing J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels and the allegorical meanings of Suzanne Collins' ”Hunger Games” trilogy.

Mount Aloysius College has announced the establishment of the Francis V. and Jean L. Huber Endowed Scholarship Fund. Named for Francis “Fran” Huber and his wife, Jean, the scholarship will provide direct financial assistance to a Mount Aloysius business student embarking on their senior year. The student will exhibit financial need, demonstrate competence in business studies, and be a practicing Catholic. The scholarship will assist...

Thirteen years ago, Mount Aloysius College directors developed a masterplan for expansion. Using it as a blueprint for growth, two dorms and a classroom building have been constructed, Alumni Hall refurbished and an entrance and walkway added in the transformation from commuter college to picturesque campus in Cresson Township. Last week, the final and most ambitious idea moved closer to reality with the ceremonial groundbreaking for a $25 million Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center.

Sarah Todd Weber and Derek R. Morningstar, both of North Huntingdon, are announcing their engagement. Miss Weber is the daughter of Ray and Debbie Weber, Somerset. She attended Somerset Area High School, Mount Aloysius College and California University. She is employed as a priority manager/litigation coordinator at Premier Institute of Financial Freedom in North Huntingdon. Her fiance is the son of Robert and Linda Morningstar, North Huntingdon. He attended Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and West Virginia University.

Lance Blough of Hooversville wants to protect Pennsylvania citizens and plans to do so by becoming a state trooper. Blough graduated from Shade-Central City High School June 3 and will attend Mount Aloysius College in Cresson in the fall. He plans to major in criminal justice and minor in forensics accounting. The 17-year-old son of Dan and Susan Blough said that his interest in law enforcement results from watching crime-drama TV shows such as “CSI,” “Law and Order,” and “Numbers.” Plus, he said that he has the qualities it would take to be a good state trooper.

Sarah Hemminger, daughter of James Hemminger and Melody Crissey, and a senior at Somerset Area High School, was awarded a Mercy Presidential Scholarship from Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. She plans to major in nursing at Mount Aloysius. Hemminger and 30 additional awardees and their families were recognized March 25 at the annual Mercy Presidential Scholarship dinner in the Cosgrave Student Center. This group of students has an average 3.7 GPA and an average ranging between 1050-1350 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT.

Allegany College of Maryland’s new Pathways for Success program for academically underprepared students is under way and accepting applicants. This academic support effort allows for an individualized focus and specific measures to help participants achieve their academic and professionals goals. The project is for full-time ACM students enrolled at the Cumberland campus who are low-income or the first in their family to attend college. Students with disabilities may also be eligible.